# FAQ - Evolución del PIB en Latinoamérica por País (2000-2024)

**DOI:** https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/KAAUOR  

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does this dataset contain?
**A:** Time series of Nominal GDP (billions USD), GDP per capita (USD), and annual growth rates (%) for 11 Latin American countries between 2000 and 2024.

### Q: Can I use this data for commercial purposes?
**A:** Yes. The dataset is released under CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). No restrictions apply.

### Q: How do I cite this dataset?
**A:** See CITATION.cff, CITATION.bib, or CITATION.ris files. Recommended format:
de la Serna, Juan Moises (2026). *Evolución del PIB en Latinoamérica por País (2000-2024)*. Harvard Dataverse. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/KAAUOR

### Q: Why are only key years included instead of annual data?
**A:** The initial version focuses on key years for trend analysis. Future versions may include complete annual series.

### Q: How reliable is the Venezuela data?
**A:** Venezuela data from 2014 onwards should be interpreted with caution. See LIMITATIONS.md for details.

### Q: What software can I use to open the .tab files?
**A:** Tab-separated values (.tab) can be opened with R, Python (pandas), Excel, SPSS, Stata, or any text editor.

### Q: Will this dataset be updated?
**A:** Updates are planned as new World Bank data becomes available (typically annually).

### Q: Who should I contact for questions?
**A:** Contact de la Serna, Juan Moises at jmsernatuya@gmail.com
